. . . .got a dunking in the rain. Took an umbrella along part way, so it happened that I didn’t have it when I needed it the most.

And this day, she was prepared and carried an umbrella, but didn’t need it. Umbrellas didn’t fold as compactly back than as many do today. It probably was a real nuisance the entire time she was shopping.

I walk everywhere I go and know how she feels. When I have to carry an umbrella, it’s a minor aggrevation…just adds to the weight of what I’m lugging around. And half the time I end up not needing it. Sometimes I’ll just leave the umbrella at home if I think I can get home before the downpour.